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Recent rumors and gossip about College Footballen-usBig Ten coaches opposed to 9-game conference schedule By Jason Parker.
Earlier Friday, it was revealed that the Big Ten conference will have some changes to its football schedule starting with the 2016 season. In addition to requiring each member to play at least one game on their schedule against a school from a Power Five conference, schools will now no longer be able to schedule games against teams from the FCS subdivision.
The final difference is that the league will go to a nine game schedule, with each team playing six games against their own division and three from the other. The move, as we found out from Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald, was not supported by the 14 head coaches in the league:
It’s one thing if the vote was 8-6 or 9-5 and there was some support either way for the move. But it does seem to me that the vast disapproval by the league’s coaches would at least be taken into consideration.31 Jul 2015 22:11:33 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/big_ten_coaches_opposed_to_schedule_with_nine_conference_games/19270387
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/big_ten_coaches_opposed_to_schedule_with_nine_conference_games/19270387Big Ten coaches opposed to 9-game conference schedule http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/big_ten_coaches_opposed_to_schedule_with_nine_conference_games/19270387http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/9/2909cf0614d6866728e2cffac6edfebacbe9ab64/mini/YB-Fitzgerald.jpgJim Harbaugh doesn’t care if he’s popularSince accepting the head coaching job at the University of Michigan, Jim Harbaugh has asserted himself as one of the sports world’s most popular figures because of his constant presence in headlines. (See above.)
However, according to ESPN’s Dan Murphy, the former San Francisco 49ers coach doesn’t care about his acclaimed status. During an appearance at Big Ten media day, Harbaugh said:
“I’m not striving to be creating any buzz, just striving to coach the football team. Anyone who is popular is bound to be disliked, so just coaching football.”
Harbaugh’s presence alone has created a major recruiting draw, and his public appearances have only furthered his impact on the college football landscape. Plus, if Michigan subscribes to the theory “no such thing as bad publicity,” then Harbaugh has dominated everyone.
His most notable headline-creating event stemmed from a lackluster interview with Colin Cowherd, an ESPN radio host who is headed to Fox Sports. Harbaugh seemed so disint31 Jul 2015 12:13:08 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/michigan_coach_jim_harbaugh_doesnt_care_if_hes_popular/19266376
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/michigan_coach_jim_harbaugh_doesnt_care_if_hes_popular/19266376Jim Harbaugh doesn’t care if he’s popularhttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/michigan_coach_jim_harbaugh_doesnt_care_if_hes_popular/19266376http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/2/628071f8367e0f3150a5b7516e03c89ec6abc184/mini/jim.jpgUrban Meyer hints JT Barrett leads Ohio State starting QB competitionUrban Meyer likes to conceal his plans from the media and even went as far as to deny Braxton Miller was switching positions when the story first went public. But he may have tipped his hand regarding his plans for his starting quarterback. Meyer spoke at Big Ten Media Days on Thursday and was asked...Read More31 Jul 2015 00:43:37 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/urban_meyer_hints_that_jt_barrett_is_leading_ohio_state_starting_quarterback_competition/19263844
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/urban_meyer_hints_that_jt_barrett_is_leading_ohio_state_starting_quarterback_competition/19263844Urban Meyer hints JT Barrett leads Ohio State starting QB competitionhttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/urban_meyer_hints_that_jt_barrett_is_leading_ohio_state_starting_quarterback_competition/19263844http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/d/4d3f4c745e91b4090f8669534cc9214d586012cc/mini/GettyImages-470234628.jpgFive most overrated teams in the CFB preseason coaches’ pollTwitter/@OhioStAthletics
Some may like to think that preseason polls focus solely on the team each program will be putting on the field in the season ahead, but that’s not entirely the case. They also take into account how a team finished out the season before, and therein lies the problem. This year’s preseason Coaches’ Poll is evidence of that, as there are some rankings that hit the nail right on the head – and others that don’t.
After winning the title in 2014, Ohio State absolutely belongs on the top, and most people would agree with that, as the Buckeyes return a majority of last year’s roster. TCU, after just missing out on the College Football Playoff last season, and with the return of senior quarterback Trevone Boykin, fits perfectly in the No. 2 spot. No arguments there.
But it’s hard to feel all warm and fuzzy inside when looking the entire list of 25 teams, it just is. So we’re going to work our way through the rankings each week and find the teams that don’t qui...30 Jul 2015 18:10:03 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/the_5_most_overrated_teams_in_the_college_football_preseason_coaches_poll/19261969
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/the_5_most_overrated_teams_in_the_college_football_preseason_coaches_poll/19261969Five most overrated teams in the CFB preseason coaches’ pollhttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/the_5_most_overrated_teams_in_the_college_football_preseason_coaches_poll/19261969http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/c/6c6ed66ebae64f9c38b1f1ed773c160042d8e75c/mini/GettyImages-459711562.jpgJoey Bosa among four OSU players suspended for openerOn the very same day that Ohio State found itself ranked No. 1 in the preseason coaches poll, the football program released a statement indicating that it will be without four players for the team’s season opener against Virginia Tech in early September.
Per the program’s official press release:
“Four individuals from the Ohio State University football team will miss the Buckeyes’ first game of the season Sept. 7 at Virginia Tech, for violating Department of Athletics policy. The individuals involved are defensive end Joey Bosa, sophomore H-back Jalin Marshall, senior receiver Corey Smith and junior H-back Dontre Wilson.”
There is no indication what the violations were for, but this is a huge blow to the top-ranked Buckeyes as they look to repeat as national champions.
Bosa is the most important name on the list. He’s a member of All-American teams throughout the football world, and is considered one of the top defensive players in the nation. The 6-foot-5 defensive end reco...30 Jul 2015 12:59:00 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/joey_bosa_among_four_ohio_state_players_suspended_for_season_opener/19259764
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/joey_bosa_among_four_ohio_state_players_suspended_for_season_opener/19259764Joey Bosa among four OSU players suspended for openerhttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/joey_bosa_among_four_ohio_state_players_suspended_for_season_opener/19259764http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/a/4a72b3d5eba363a282bfa8ea9883039d8c40d2a9/mini/JoeyBosaSupended.jpgPenn State trash talks Notre Dame Twitter over 'Rudy'Corporate Twitter accounts talking trash to one another is one of the best aspects of social media.
Said practice occurred today.
Penn State’s official Twitter account, @penn_state, posted a photo today of the school’s police dog, “Rudie,” doing some work.
.@PennStatePolice dog Rudie was out on an explosives detection training exercise today with Officers Miller & Quimby pic.twitter.com/jh1CrsgKjr
— Penn State (@penn_state) July 29, 2015
Notre Dame’s official Twitter account, @NotreDame, decided to respond.
@penn_state @PennStatePolice That’s an awesome name for a dog! We prefer the spelling ‘Rudy,’ though!
— Notre Dame (@NotreDame) July 29, 2015
Pretty good response, Notre Dame.
Penn State, though, decided to take it up a notch. They basically brought out the folding chair, smashed Notre Dame in the back and knocked the Fighting Irish out.
@NotreDame @PennStatePolice Maybe, if the dog was offsides.
— Penn State (@penn_state) July 29, 2015
That’s a30 Jul 2015 04:06:56 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/penn_states_official_twitter_account_hilariously_trolls_notre_dame_about_rudy/19254982
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http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/nick_saban_addresses_denies_rumors_of_interest_in_texas_job_years_ago/19251592Nick Saban addresses rumors of interest in Longhorns jobhttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/nick_saban_addresses_denies_rumors_of_interest_in_texas_job_years_ago/19251592http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/3/83d497c85a58aa07626bf6eda849777ec71d44fe/mini/saban.jpgClemson's Swinney wants Notre Dame in a conferenceIt was just last week that Missouri head coach Gary Pinkel spoke out about Notre Dame’s lack of conference affiliation and whether it should play a role in the program’s ability to earn a playoff spot.
Ignoring the fact that Notre Dame’s schedule is more difficult than what his Tigers are going to go up against this year, Pinkel had the following to say:
“Give Notre Dame year to join a league. They don’t have independents in NFL.”
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney is now reiterating Pinkel’s stance:
Dabo Swinney agrees w/Gary Pinkel: “Absolutely Notre Dame needs to be in conference or play 13 games to be in @CFBPlayoff"
— Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) July 27, 2015
Rather than simply indicate that the Irish should be forced to join a conference, Swinney went on to say that the other option here would be for the program to play a 13th game.
That last point makes some sense. Notre Dame’s potential competition for a playoff spot this year will include teams that have t...27 Jul 2015 18:42:48 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/clemson_head_coach_is_the_latest_to_speak_out_on_notre_dames_independent_status/19242256
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/clemson_head_coach_is_the_latest_to_speak_out_on_notre_dames_independent_status/19242256Clemson's Swinney wants Notre Dame in a conferencehttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/clemson_head_coach_is_the_latest_to_speak_out_on_notre_dames_independent_status/19242256http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/8/28780497bf59b0b1c570d4b950a8ae7d82d06cee/mini/YB-Swinney.jpgCardale Jones on Braxton Miller: He is the 'ultimate team player'The biggest news out of Ohio State this week involves Braxton Miller’s position switch from quarterback to wide receiver. Miller’s move removes one competitor from the quarterback derby, leaving J.T. Barrett and Cardale Jones behind to battle head-to-head.
Reporter Jordan Strack of WTOL-11 caught up with Jones this afternoon to discuss his thoughts on Miller. Needless to say, he was full of praise, calling the senior “the ultimate team player.”
Video: Cardale Jones talks about Braxton Miller’s switch to Wide Receiver pic.twitter.com/cR0hBl1GJn
— Jordan Strack (@JordanStrack) July 26, 2015
Cardale also told me that he believes Braxton is ‘the best athlete in College Football.’
— Jordan Strack (@JordanStrack) July 26, 2015
Looks like all parties are handling this well.26 Jul 2015 02:42:03 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/video_cardale_jones_on_braxton_millers_position_switch_hes_the_ultimate_team_player/19233451
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/video_cardale_jones_on_braxton_millers_position_switch_hes_the_ultimate_team_player/19233451Cardale Jones on Braxton Miller: He is the 'ultimate team player'http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/video_cardale_jones_on_braxton_millers_position_switch_hes_the_ultimate_team_player/19233451http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/2/323b61ba0f1124e8ccb4af9d485731d67ec7c784/mini/6638218.jpgPrograms going after 4-star RB denied admission by WisconsinJordan Stevenson, a four-star running back in the 2015 class, was denied admission to Wisconsin, as he did not academically qualify.
That means the recruitment of the 5-foot-8, 210-pound prospect is open.
Stevenson, from Dallas, Texas, has reportedly heard from a number of schools. According to a report by 247 Sports, Stevenson is considering Alabama, Nebraska and Oregon State, among other programs.
One of Stevenson’s high school coaches, R.J. Bond, tweeted about the pursuit of his former player.
14 schools + 27 coaches= a long day….my iPhone is mad at me!!!
— SOC Football (@SOC_recruiting) July 25, 2015
Stevenson was ranked the No. 17 running back in the 2015 class by 247 Sports’ Composite Rankings. He originally chose the Badgers over Texas and Texas Tech, among other programs. 25 Jul 2015 22:26:55 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/report_alabama_nebraska_oregon_state_high_on_list_for_former_wisconsin_4_star_rb_signee_jordan_stevenson/19231105
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/report_alabama_nebraska_oregon_state_high_on_list_for_former_wisconsin_4_star_rb_signee_jordan_stevenson/19231105Programs going after 4-star RB denied admission by Wisconsinhttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/report_alabama_nebraska_oregon_state_high_on_list_for_former_wisconsin_4_star_rb_signee_jordan_stevenson/19231105http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/0/702905576014c4ccb95fa14e9409d61de48adb0c/mini/stevenson.jpgReport: Florida football players cited after dine and dash at bowling alleyTwo Florida football players have been cited for dining and dashing at a bowling alley, according to a report by In All Kinds Of Weather.
Splitz Bowling Alley
Gators’ running back Adam Lane and defensive tackle Caleb Brantley were part of a group that ran up a $90 tab at a Splitz Bowling Alley on July 4. Brantley, responsible for $42.34, and Lane, responsible for $16.93, left without paying.
They were not formally arrested but were reportedly cited for a second-degree misdemeanor titled, “Fraud-Swindle: Defraud Innkeeper Under $300.”
Florida has yet to comment on the incident.
The Gators open their season Sept. 5 against New Mexico State. 25 Jul 2015 14:41:47 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/report_florida_players_cited_after_dining_and_dashing_at_a_bowling_alley/19231885
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/report_florida_players_cited_after_dining_and_dashing_at_a_bowling_alley/19231885Report: Florida football players cited after dine and dash at bowling alleyhttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/report_florida_players_cited_after_dining_and_dashing_at_a_bowling_alley/19231885http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/c/9c23f58111a893fb9d1ffc139ae1601199787b22/mini/GettyImages-458233486.jpgMark Richt writes letter to family of deceased Georgia fanMark Richt made a classy move by sending this letter to the family of a Bulldogs fan who passed away.25 Jul 2015 13:08:27 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/mark_richt_writes_letter_to_family_of_deceased_georgia_fan/19231162
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http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/ohio_state_buckeye_braxton_miller_sought_advice_from_keyshawn_johnson/19231045Braxton Miller sought advice from Keyshawn Johnsonhttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/ohio_state_buckeye_braxton_miller_sought_advice_from_keyshawn_johnson/19231045http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/5/a59ca358597551a4a0f2a9b075f79318f3a9aaf8/mini/GettyImages-470235810.jpgBraxton Miller's father refutes position change reportTwitter/@Kevin_Noon
Last night, Sports Illustrated‘s Pete Thamel broke the news that Ohio State’s Braxton Miller would be switching positions to wide receiver/h-back for the upcoming season. That report has since been walked back by Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer, who said he “hasn’t made those decisions” at this point. Kevin Miller, the father of the two-time Big Ten player of the year, agrees with Meyer’s take. He spoke with The Columbus Dispatch about his son’s potential position switch.
“That’s what he wants to do,” the older Miller said of Braxton playing quarterback. “But being a competitor and a team player, if he doesn’t feel that he’s ready for quarterback because of the shoulder, he’s open to doing whatever it takes to get on the field and help the team.”
As for playing receiver, Kevin Miller said, “That’s not his plan, but if it comes down to that, he’s already been putting in work. You don’t want to wait until the last minute.”
Right now, we k24 Jul 2015 11:22:10 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/braxton_millers_father_refutes_si_report_calls_it_a_backup_plan/19225954
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/braxton_millers_father_refutes_si_report_calls_it_a_backup_plan/19225954Braxton Miller's father refutes position change reporthttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/braxton_millers_father_refutes_si_report_calls_it_a_backup_plan/19225954http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/b/3bbdee4c02bf76651c77c5c233b44f6b8c3a6e12/mini/miller.jpgIs Nebraska the Big Ten West sleeper team for 2015?It’s a new era for Nebraska football in 2015. Mike Riley was hired to replace Bo Pelini, and the former Oregon State coach inherits a team...24 Jul 2015 11:04:34 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/is_nebraska_the_big_ten_west_division_039s_sleeper_team_for_2015/19225813
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